The "Talkboy" tape recorder was just a non-working prop created for the movie. It became so popular that Tiger Electronics manufactured a real, working version for retail stores.
Donald Trump owned The Plaza Hotel during filming. Director Chris Columbus noted that Trump would only allow filming in the lobby if he was given a cameo. Home Alone 2 Lost in New York (1992) 1080p
The crew spent vast amounts of money on artificial snow for Central Park. Nature followed up immediately with a massive, real blizzard. 🤕 Actor Anecdotes The "Talkboy" tape recorder was just a non-working
To keep the young star intimidated, Joe Pesci avoided Macaulay Culkin on set. He wanted their on-screen rivalry to feel authentic. Hollywood History Director Chris Columbus noted that Trump would only
During the pigeon attack in Central Park, a live bird flew directly into Daniel Stern's mouth.
Extreme cold temperatures in New York caused several cameras to freeze during production.
Many scenes were actually filmed in Chicago. The Plaza Hotel pool scenes were shot at the Four Seasons in Chicago. The massive toy store, Duncan’s Toy Chest, does not exist. Its exterior was shot at Chicago's Rookery Building.